Their nest sites sometimes change from year to year but try the east end of Dunnet Sands, near to the salmon bothy.
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Sand Martin Help Needed
Hi all
Can anybody tell me the best place to see Sand Martins in Caithness and or Sutherland area
Many thanks
Martin
Last edited by Martin England; 30-Apr-07 at 10:39.
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Their nest sites sometimes change from year to year but try the east end of Dunnet Sands, near to the salmon bothy.
1K.Orger
Ask Reghead I am sure there are some at Sandside and there are some here at Scarbster. Great little things.
Away with the birds
1K.Orger
Sandmartins can be found at sandside (west end of beach) and John o groats 50 metres from the last shop on the coastal walk to cannisabay. Their burrows can be seen in the sandy 'cliffs'. I'd love to learn of other locations, thanks
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Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
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Many thanks to you all, much appreciated
Its one of those birds I haven’t seen for years back in England. But now I live up here I’ve noticed quite a few odd birds flying around. I will go and see all the sites mentioned here.
Many thanks again
Martin
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Hi Martin,
You can definitely see sand martins any time at the bridge over the Wick river at Bilbster ( turn down through the farm where the roadside sign says Bilbster House). There was also a little gull around Bilbster yesterday, friday 18th; the first time I've ever seen one.
Hope you get to find some
Simon Harrison
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